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Georgia State Patrol Graduates Thirty New State Troopers
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) graduated its 120th Trooper School Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. After 34 weeks of intense training, 30 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Georgia Governor, delivered the graduation address…
Read MoreCarr Continues Fight to Keep Kids Safe Online
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing his fight to keep kids safe online – arguing in federal court in defense of SB 351, Georgia’s law that requires parental consent before social media platforms can enter into account agreements with kids aged 15 and younger. The hearing took place on Tuesday, March 10, in the…
Read MoreGeorgia Rehoused Pre-Applications Now Open
DCA’s State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission today launched Georgia Rehoused, a new, streamlined process for communities to apply for funding opportunities by demonstrating how their proposals will reduce unsheltered homelessness. Georgia Rehoused will use a single pre-application to determine eligibility for various available funding. DCA intends to distribute available state and federal funding through Georgia Rehoused in three award cycles. The pre-application process will enable DCA to support and advise communities on their compliance with…
Read MoreTCSG Announces 2026 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Award Winners
Southern Regional Technical College student and West Georgia Technical College teacher take top honors The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide adult education honors, recognizing a student and instructor whose dedication reflects the life-changing impact of adult learning programs across Georgia. Trinity Griffin of Southern Regional Technical…
Read More‘No Fee March’ highlights ABAC’s commitment to affordable higher education
ABAC is waiving the application fee for prospective students during the month of March. “No Fee March” is one example of how ABAC provides students with an affordable higher education option despite a national climate of rising costs and increasing student loan debt. “No Fee March is our way to show prospective families that ABAC…
Read MoreGeorgia Adds Eight New Resources to the National Register of Historic Places
Georgia recently added eight new listings to the National Register of Historic Places, continuing to highlight the diversity and breadth of Georgia’s historic heritage. These nominations include: Chalk Level Historic District in Newnan, Coweta County Railroad Street Historic District in Fayetteville, Fayette County Banning Mills Industrial Archaeological District in Whitesburg, Carroll County Building at 220 Sunset Avenue in Atlanta Fulton County Atlanta Constitution…
Read MoreSGMC Health Welcomes Back Its Volunteen Summer Program for High School Students
For high school students curious about healthcare, spending a summer at SGMC Health can be a first step toward a future career. The SGMC Health Volunteen Summer Program is now accepting applications for 2026, offering students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a hospital setting while supporting patients, visitors, and staff across the health…
Read MoreSRTC and KSU Sign New Articulation Agreement for Early Childhood Education Program
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) have signed a comprehensive articulation agreement that creates a clear academic pathway for students pursuing careers in education. The agreement allows students who complete an Associate of Science Degree in Education at SRTC to seamlessly transfer to KSU to earn a Bachelor of Science in…
Read MoreAAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA-The Auto Club Group is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, hoping that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. What is Tow to Go? Tow to Go…
Read MoreGeorgia Farm Bureau and ABAC to host ‘Fields of Opportunity: Exploring Careers in Agriculture’
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) are partnering to host a virtual educational event to highlight emerging trends and career opportunities within Georgia’s No. 1 industry, agriculture. “Fields of Opportunity: Exploring Careers in Agriculture” will be held on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Participants will discuss the importance…
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